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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
18
Fort Worth Record argues post mortem marriage restraints reveal petty character. It urges courts to strike such clauses as against public policy, noting a man cannot override a woman’s liberty with inheritance terms. The piece champions fair gifts and warns widow legatees against cruel provisions in wills.
Austin May 20 Under the Baskin McGregor liquor license act Texas will have prohibition for 20 days. An attorney general ruling cancels all wholesale and retail liquor licenses at July 11 end and the law takes effect July 12. Twenty days must pass before new licenses can be issued and no saloon may operate without one. The comptroller’s department prepares notices for county officers to enforce the ruling statewide.
In St Louis Mrs Frisbie was indicted for writing lottery tickets but testified her husband instructed her. Citing her oath to honor and obey her husband she chose to honor the law and was acquitted, according to the Honey Grove Signal.
Mr. John Coffee of Walnut Springs arrived today to begin erecting a modern passenger station for the T C Ry. The depot will be constructed of already made concrete blocks shipped here. When finished it will be one of the most up-to-date depots on the line and a building any town should be proud of.
Fred Dinkelspeil a 28 year old traveling salesman was instantly killed in Dallas Tuesday morning when he turned on an electric light during an electrical storm. He was well known to Clifton business men for his regular visits to the town.
A 40 acre farm near Clifton areas advertised by Clifton Land and Loan Co inviting immediate calls to inspect the tract touted as a top county bargain with strong agricultural potential and easy access.
The San Antonio Express reflects on the late President and Mrs McKinley. It recalls the husband’s anxious vigil at her bedside during illness, her recovery, and their enduring legacy of noble conduct. The piece closes noting they are together again in memory.
Messrs Diltz Shafer and Watson visited Clifton on Tuesday to gauge interest in a cotton warehouse. The Clifton Commercial Club intends to back enterprises benefiting local farmers and will likely discuss the project at the next meeting.
Belton hosts the Waco Business Men's Club on their annual tour arriving Wednesday evening June 1. They will spend the night and depart Thursday morning. Local citizens plan a banquet for the Belton visitors with a committee handling arrangements. Mrs N N Kenedy visited from McGregor earlier in the week.
E. E. Davidson announces severance from Clifton Gin and sale of Gibbs Gin property now operated for his account. He will restore the gin to first class condition and asks for a liberal share of the ginning next fall.
Fire discovered about 4 30 in a West Clifton home owned by A Y er consumed the small house quickly after ignition in the kitchen and bedroom partition. Jim Gocher Jr his wife and baby were away at work. a defective flue is suspected. Dan Williamson aided others but only saved a few items before the flames. fire company struggled to reach the blaze.
The Clifton Commercial Club met in regular session with few members present and no new business. The group urges a full attendance at the next meeting on June 17 to discuss and act on several important questions.
A clothing shop at the corner of Roller Mill block, Dresden, advertises cleaning, dyeing, and repair services at reasonable prices with satisfaction guaranteed from its office building location. The notice names P. O. Gaph as a point of contact.
Mrs Ford of Morgan visited Sunday to accompany her daughter Miss Lizzie Mae at the Summer Normal. She was a guest at the home of A Peterson and family during the stay.
A fragment notes a school board matter with C H McSpadden labeled consumerator and Oscar J Rea as secretary. The readable portion hints at official action regarding student enrollment and school district administration.
At the June 4 meeting the Clifton Fire Co 감사 voted to thank the Ladies of the Civic Improvement Club for a March 7 gift of 32.50 dollars. The acknowledgment notes the delay and pledges the funds be used to improve and equip the Clifton Fire Co Auditing Committee, signed by C. N. Hunt L. E. Tennison F. W. Nelson C. E. Scuow.
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